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'Sometimes it feels like it was made in crazy town – but in a good way!' –Daniel Lovewell (aged 9) and Gemma Lovewell (aged 11)

'The hero book of the year.' – John McIntyre, Children’s Bookshop, Wellington

'What a feast! The great-grandchildren loved it!' – Joy Cowley

Author description

About the editors

Kate De Goldi has been reviewing and discussing children’s literature on National Radio for the last 18 years. She works with children and teachers in schools throughout New Zealand, promoting reading and teaching creative writing. She is a regular speaker on children’s literature at conferences and festivals. She writes fiction for all ages and has published 10 books.

Susan Paris has 18 years experience in publishing, and has been editor of the School Journal for over a decade, producing more than 40 Journals. Under her stewardship, the School Journal has won Best Publication in New Zealand educational publishing for the last three years. Susan has a long-term immersion in children’s literature, as reviewer and writer. She has written more than 40 chapter books for the international education market.